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SG06 MRX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,361 mi
Last recorded112,361 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 MRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to axel flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 112,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to axel flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured and o/s faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 105,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,818 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,899 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 91,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 73,248 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,460 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2010 48,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,185 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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SG06 MRX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG06 MRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SG06 MRX registered?

SG06 MRX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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